What's New at Associates in Womens Health, LLC

Holiday Office Closings 2016

November 23, 2016

Here’s our office closing schedule for the holidays. We hope our patients have a wonderful holiday season! Thursday, November 24 – Closed Friday, November 25 – Closed Monday, December 26 – Closed Monday, January 2, 2017 – Closed Patients can still access our patient portal and someone from our office will respond as soon as possible.

Flu Shots for 2016/17 – What has Changed?

November 22, 2016

It’s the beginning of flu season, and in order to avoid a high fever, severe aches and a nasty cough, a flu shot could help patients lessen their symptoms or avoid them all together. Since the flu virus is always evolving, scientists are making important changes to how the vaccine is made.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016

October 21, 2016

While most people are aware that breast cancer is an issue, many still don’t take the necessary steps to detect the disease in its early stages. Every October, doctors, nurses and organizations use this month to raise awareness for the detection of breast cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 21, 2016

While ovarian cancer is only the ninth most common cancer in women, it is the leading cause of death for cancers of the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for releasing eggs during ovulation and producing female hormones. Over time, cancerous cells can develop on ovarian tissue.

Breastfeeding Month

August 23, 2016

During August, organizations around the world spread awareness about breastfeeding and how it can benefit babies in all communities. Across the world, only about 38% of infants are exclusively breastfed.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Considering Getting Pregnant

June 29, 2016

I’m sure someone has told you “You’re never completely ready to have a baby.” However there are some questions that you can answer ahead of time to ensure you’re as prepared as possible. Here are just a few questions to keep in mind while you plan your pregnancy: 

Is it Okay to Eat Fish While I’m Pregnant?

June 1, 2016

Confused about whether you’re allowed to eat fish during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Nutrition becomes even more important when you’re pregnant because everything you eat impacts the baby’s development. The dilemma with seafood is that, even though it contains nutrients essential for developing the fetal brain, it also contains mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls, which can